Air forces and warfare

"e;A comprehensive look at the 272-plane F-82 fleet .

This pictorial history of the legendary American tank combines color photographs, commissioned illustrations and authoritative information.

The pilots and combined bombing forces of the Second World War are revered for a host of reasons.

Above the Waves is the history of the first century of British Naval aviation, with personal accounts adding color to the achievements both in technology, such as angled flight decks, mirror deck landing systems, helicopter assault and vertical take-off, and in operations, including the sinking of the Konigsberg and the daring attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto, convoy protection, operations with the United States Navy in the Pacific, then, post-war, Suez, and later the recovery of the Falklands from Argentine invasion.

This WWII pictorial history presents a vivid look at the Balkan campaign from Italy's invasion of Greece to the Nazi airborne assault on Crete.

"e;A top-of-the-line examination of operations in north European waters during the first eight months of [WWII] .

The complete and unredacted autobiography by Stalin's star general, chronicling his many campaigns throughout WWII.

This WWII pictorial history of Russia's tanks and armored fighting vehicles provides a vivid look at the Eastern Front through rare wartime photographs.

This WWII pictorial history of Russia's tanks and armored fighting vehicles provides a vivid look at the Eastern Front through rare wartime photographs.

The third volume of this four-part series on Operation 'Market-Garden' in September 1944 draws on many individual soldiers and airmen's narratives to tell the story of the ongoing fight to keep the Hell's Highway' open to relieve 1st Airborne at Arnhem, and the brave attempts to re-supply them from the air.

Seventy years ago, 133 airmen of 617 Squadron, later known as the Dambusters, set out to destroy the Ruhr Dams in Germany.

A naval historian reveals the full story of the HMS Jervis Bay and the merchant ships that valiantly saved lives during the WWII Battle of the Atlantic.

This military history of the WWII Battle of Greece presents a vivid and detailed account with special focus on the Greek forces defending their homeland.

This WWII pictorial history presents a chronological view of Nazi military weaponry over the entire conflict through rare wartime photographs.

When the Wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around the world.

An extensive history of the first century of aerial warfare, covering the every major conflict including the two world wars.

Seventy years ago, 133 airmen of 617 Squadron, later known as the Dambusters, set out to destroy the Ruhr Dams in Germany.

A naval historian reveals the full story of the HMS Jervis Bay and the merchant ships that valiantly saved lives during the WWII Battle of the Atlantic.

This military history of the WWII Battle of Greece presents a vivid and detailed account with special focus on the Greek forces defending their homeland.

The third volume of this four-part series on Operation 'Market-Garden' in September 1944 draws on many individual soldiers and airmen's narratives to tell the story of the ongoing fight to keep the Hell's Highway' open to relieve 1st Airborne at Arnhem, and the brave attempts to re-supply them from the air.

A total of eleven British armoured divisions were formed during the 1939-1945 war but, as this highly informative book reveals, just eight saw action.

This is the fifth release in a series that provides a comprehensive insight into all aspects of RAF Bomber Command in World War Two.

This fourth volume of a comprehensive five part work on D-Day covers every aspect of aerial operations on and behind the beaches at 'Omaha' and 'Utah' beaches on 6 June 1944.

The Author kept a diary recording his 1,000 days of captivity at the hands of the Japanese army.

This fourth volume of a comprehensive five part work on D-Day covers every aspect of aerial operations on and behind the beaches at 'Omaha' and 'Utah' beaches on 6 June 1944.

This is the fifth release in a series that provides a comprehensive insight into all aspects of RAF Bomber Command in World War Two.

They were the Dambusters the pilots and crew of the RAFs elite 617 Squadron.

The 1914 Battle of the Aisne, officially from 12 15 September, came about as a result of the German retirement from the Battle of the Marne, which took place further south as the huge conscript armies of France and Germany jostled for position almost within sight of Paris.

Previously self-published by the author, this book charts the course of a dramatic career as a Wing Commander.

"e;Well-written and holds the reader's attention .

The complete story of 656 from WWII to today, with photos-"e;a well-written account of a remarkable squadron.

A vivid firsthand account of armored warfare by a WWII Soviet tank commander.

"e;This book takes an innovative approach to describing the much-trodden territory of the D-Day landings by using a very broad range of aerial photographs.

"e;A book to inspire local groups to research, reveal and record archaeology in their area.

Basing his story on contemporary letters, diaries and reports and a comprehensive bibliography, John Mollo takes the reader into the heart of the Hussar Brigade in peace and war, depicting its many colourful characters with a sure hand and describing every facet of day-to-day life, in barracks and on the battlefield.

Seldom out of the news for long, code-breaking has had a bad time in the media so far, readers and viewers often finding it as perplexing as it is intriguing.

Whether you are interested in the career of an individual air-man or woman, researching medals awarded to a pilot or crew member or just want to know more about a particular squadron or operation, this book will point you in the right direction.

This WWII pictorial history presents a vivid look at the Balkan campaign from Italy's invasion of Greece to the Nazi airborne assault on Crete.

"e;A top-of-the-line examination of operations in north European waters during the first eight months of [WWII] .

On 23 April 1918 a force drawn from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines launched one of the most daring raids in history.

This is the story of Eric William Absolon, a relentlessly enthusiastic Aviation champion, whose lifelong love of aircraft has never wavered throughout his long and varied career.

On 23 April 1918 a force drawn from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines launched one of the most daring raids in history.

Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945.

The companion volume to Dark Peak Aircraft Wrecks 1 carries more of the in-depth stories of aircraft crashes in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District.

The English pharmacist-turned-RAF-aircrew-member recounts his missions fighting against the Third Reich during World War II.

A Soviet infantryman offers a raw and candid look at life and death on the Eastern Front of WWII in this harrowing military memoir.

General Colin Gubbins was in charge of SOE during World War Two.

The story of an infantry officer on the Western Front, of the Fourth Battalion of the Coldstream Guards who was awarded the MC.

Seldom out of the news for long, code-breaking has had a bad time in the media so far, readers and viewers often finding it as perplexing as it is intriguing.